Didier Proud of Service to Tosa; Ready for New Challenges with County

Exiting mayor says she's proud of accomplishments in office and ready to move ahead.

UPDATE: Didier Takes New Job with Milwaukee County

Tosa mayor tapped to serve as county's economic development coordinator; will start Dec. 15.

Bond Sale Proceeds to Cover City's Lawsuit Losses

State Revenue Department approved recovery of taxes collected for schools and other entities.

City Trying to Take the Headache Out of Holiday Trash Pickups

Refuse collectors volunteer to work on days off to keep to regular schedule.

Pay Raise for Next Mayor Back on Table

Employee Relations Committee votes $7,500 increase to $30,000; full council could act next week.

Campaign About to Begin for Mayoral, Aldermanic Races

For any potential candidates, December is the month for filing papers, collecting signatures.

Superintendent Seeks Fourth School Police Officer

Additional hire would put a full-time school resource officer in each high school and middle school.

City Pulls Back From New Alarm Registry, Permit Fee

Plan to tighten up on residents, businesses with alarm systems was improperly approved.

Retired Pastor Opens Mind, Front Yard to Walker Recall Movement

Governor's neighbor makes his feelings known on politics and the role of public workers.

Tosans Will See a Slight Bump in City Tax Rate

But levy is the same as last year and overall spending is up less than 1%.

About 1,000 Rally Against Walker Near His Tosa Turf, But Some Stand by Him

Crowd is generally well-behaved, with a little strong talk but no jostling between sides in debate of whether to recall Wisconsin governor.

Police Presence Beefed Up for Rally in Walker's Wauwatosa Neighborhood

No reliable estimate of coming crowd can be made, police chief says.

Abele Vetoes Milwaukee County Board's $6.25 Million Tax Levy Increase

County Executive trims board's EMS funding plan, sheriff deputy funding and other measures to fulfill "no tax increase" pledge.

Recall Organizers Plan Rally at Walker's Wauwatosa Home

We Are Milwaukee to demonstrate on same day that effort to recall Wisconsin governor officially gets under way.

Automated-Arm Garbage Trucks Will Save Money, Workers' Backs

Robotic arms will pick up new trash carts, and your old cart is yours to keep if you want it.

Milwaukee County Board Approves Budget That Calls for 2.3% Tax Hike

County Executive Chris Abele vowed to veto any budget that increased the levy over 2011 levels. Now the ball is in his court.

Welch Is Out as Wauwatosa's Community Development Director

Nobody is talking about why she was terminated; public works and economic development departments will take over interim responsibilities.

Rotary Takes Issue with Siting Sculptures Near Hart Park Stage

Artist likes proposed new location, but performance pavilion fundraisers say the art would detract from design fundamentals.

No Comment: Citizenry Silent on Municipal Budget

Public hearing on city spending draws no response – indeed, no audience.

State's Concealed Carry Law, City's Ban Go into Effect

In the final analysis, businesses bear the brunt of decision-making once a weapon leaves the street.

Tosa Businesses and Institutions Tussle with Concealed Carry

It's a tough call for those who don't really want guns on premises, but are worried about liability.

Have a Voice – Don't Let More Parks Budget Cuts Go Unchallenged

The quality of our parklands is in our hands, as further major reductions are proposed while system is already visibly suffering.

Alterra Café Plan Wins Council Support

Final plans expected before close of 2011.

Alderwoman Nikcevich Not Seeking Re-election; Could Run for Mayor

She plans to step down from council after one term, but is exploring possibility of mayoral candidacy.

Still Far to Go, But Early Alterra Plan Earns Two Thumbs Up

Plan Commission, then Community Development Committee, unanimously back preliminary plans for an Alterra at proposed Hyde Park site.

Weapons Ban in City Buildings Approved

Wauwatosa Common Council votes to prohibit guns, other weapons, inside public buildings.

Political Newcomer Declares Candidacy for Mayor

John Pokrandt, a sales and marketing professional, tosses hat in ring.

Patch Columnist Invited to White House Tweetup — Again

Tosa's tweeting mother of four will take the whole family to D.C. this time around.

Weapons Ban in City Buildings Advances Through to Common Council

Council committee sends weapons ordinance forward on 6-2 vote.

Mo's Gets Permit Change for Earlier Weekend Opening Hours

Irish pub to open at 8 instead of 10 on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

City Might Help Out Schools in Recovering Lawsuit Losses

The cost to Wauwatosa would be the loss of projected TIF funds in 2015, but taxpayers and schools would be spared now.

Request to Allow Bar Inside Liquor Store Fails on Tie Vote

City's inability to hold permit holder to his word is likely the deciding factor in vote.

Alderman Wheels to Council to Raise Awareness for Skateboard Park

Pantuso does his bit to help Tosa Skateboarders United get a skating facility built in Hart Park.

Week Ahead: Some Highlights Coming in Tosa

A bar in a liquor store? The Common Council will consider it. Also this week, a Tosa church celebrates a landmark anniversary.

Tosa Takes First Step Toward Gun Ban in City Venues

City buildings and certain events in Hart Park would bar both concealed and openly carried weapons under city attorney's proposal.

Board Debates Wording of Letter on School Voucher Bill

While some members want to make a broad statement against the whole program, others see Republican offering as protection for Tosa.

'Bury the Lines,' Say Parents to Power-Tower Planners

Wauwatosa residents are among Milwaukee Montessori families opposed to overhead transmission lines.

Tosa's Wireless Network Gains Fame With Motorola Case Study

System handles surveillance, police and fire dispatch, data and voice connections throughout city.

School Corner Reconstruction a Good Thing at a Bad Time

Much safer crossings come about through a grant that arrived too late to complete work before school year.

City Prepared to Pay $8.4 Million in Lawsuit Settlement

Wheaton Franciscan will be paid Thursday to take advantage of daily credits for early repayment.